Jairus Byrd News

Carolina quarterback Matt Moore is congratulated by teammates Travelle Wharton and Mackenzy Bernadeau in the closing seconds of a 16-6 win over Tampa Bay on Sunday in Charlotte, N.C.. In a world filled with turmoil and angst, a group of Carolina Panthers showed that peace and harmony could be achieved through the power of sports.

The home team had won ten straight in the series, but that streak came to an end.

It would be easy to say that Bills rookie sensation Jairus Byrd has come out of nowhere.

From his famous father, he got great bloodlines, hands that allow him to turn the mistakes of quarterbacks into interceptions, and a lightning-quick burst to the ball when it is in the air.

The ball, zipped over the middle Sunday at Ralph Wilson Stadium near Buffalo, was streaking toward Houston Texans Pro Bowl wide receiver Andre Johnson.

Notes : Was a standout three-year starter at left cornerback for Oregon, where he finished ranked second in Ducks history with 17 interceptions, before declaring early for the draft in 2009 and being drafted 42nd overall by the Bills.

Clayton's Byrd turns feat not done since '60 - Bills safety Jairus Byrd, who never had played in an NFL game until September, now has done something that has been accomplished only once - and that was 49 years ago.

Posted by ESPN.com's Tim Graham Even with all of the information and quotes I tried to cram into Wednesday's magnum opus on Buffalo Bills safety Jairus Byrd , some material didn't make the cut.

When James Scales set out to choose a college, he knew he wanted a few things. Scales, a defensive back from Greensboro, N.C., had the obvious pro/con list: geography, weather, record, tradition, facilities, majors available, etc.

Jairus Byrd just kept catching passes from Mark Sanchez . And when he wasn't catching them, he was defending them, or making tackles.

Carolina Panthers' Jonathan Stewart celebrates his game-winning touchdown run against Washington in the fourth quarter Sunday.

St. Louis running back Steven Jackson, left, runs against San Francisco 49ers cornerback Nate Clements, bottom, cornerback Dre' Bly and defensive end Ray McDonald in the second quarter on Sunday.

Who knew? I guessed right. Had a suspicion that safety James Scales was close to giving Oregon a verbal commitment.

Stanford @ Washington St This year, the Pac-10 season opens up with what looks like a mismatch on paper.

Last year: 10-3 . Coach: Chip Kelly . Leading lights: QB Jeremiah Masoli, TB LaGarrette Blount, TE Ed Dickson, DE Will Tukuafu, S T.J. Ward, CB Walter Thurmond III.

It didn't take long for football coaches at Pulaski High School to realize Jairus Byrd wasn't your typical freshman.

Oregon defensive coordinator Nick Aliotti has proven he can recruit and relate to players, but this season his defense must define success on the field.

"Special Teams, Be Special!" No Mike Bellotti pep talk was complete without that phrase.

"Special Teams, Be Special!" No Mike Bellotti pep talk was complete without that phrase.

"Special Teams, Be Special!" No Mike Bellotti pep talk was complete without that phrase.